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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 207.71 Cr
Over 3.97 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,19,264
15,815 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.54%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.79%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 207.71 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,75,92,966 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.97 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10412972
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2nd Dose
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10098080
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Precaution Dose
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6530107
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18432711
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2nd Dose
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17683958
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Precaution Dose
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12696024
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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39717969
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2nd Dose
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29056266
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61444491
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2nd Dose
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51709343
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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559998781
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2nd Dose
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510788919
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Precaution Dose
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39013299
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203787996
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2nd Dose
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195766351
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Precaution Dose
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24104293
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127508693
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2nd Dose
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122354870
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Precaution Dose
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36056975
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Precaution Dose
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11,84,00,698
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Total
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2,07,71,62,098
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,19,264. Active cases now constitute 0.27% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.54%. 20,018 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,35,93,112.
15,815 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,62,802 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.99 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.79% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.36%.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 43/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.40/2021-Customs, dated 1st April, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 16th April, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Australian Dollar
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59.35
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56.90
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Bahraini Dinar
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206.15
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193.55
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Canadian Dollar
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61.20
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59.05
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Chinese Yuan
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11.70
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11.35
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Danish Kroner
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12.35
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11.90
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EURO
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91.75
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88.60
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.85
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9.50
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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257.95
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241.90
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New Zealand Dollar
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55.20
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52.80
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Norwegian Kroner
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9.10
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8.80
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Pound Sterling
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105.45
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101.95
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Qatari Riyal
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21.35
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20.05
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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20.70
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19.45
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Singapore Dollar
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57.30
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55.35
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South African Rand
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5.40
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5.05
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Swedish Kroner
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9.05
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8.75
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Swiss Franc
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83.15
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79.90
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Turkish Lira
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9.60
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9.00
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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21.15
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19.85
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US Dollar
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76.15
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74.45
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Foreign Currency
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Japanese Yen
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70.40
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67.90
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Korean Won
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6.95
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6.55
Ministry of Culture
Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel attends Commemoration of '77th Year of Formation of Azad Hind Government' at Red Fort, Delhi
INA veterans Naik Lalti Ramji and Sipahi Parmanand Yadav ; and Chandra Kumar Bose also graced the occasion
Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel attended Commemoration of '77th Year of Formation of Azad Hind Government' today at Red Fort, Delhi
The Culture Minister congratulated the nation on the proud occasion of 77th anniversary of formation of Azad Hind Government. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the young generation of our country needs to learn from the supreme sacrifice and leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He thanked the able leadership of the Prime Minister who is taking this journey ahead with full zeal and confidence.
The Minister said that next year the nation will celebrate the 75th anniversary of freedom and the year will also mark the 125th birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose. The nodal agency for celebrating both these occasions is Culture Ministry, he informed.
The commemoration of this historical event was also attended by INA veterans Naik Lalti Ramji, Sipahi Parmanand Yadav along with Major General  GD Bakshi, Director INA Trust – Brigadier Chikara and Chandra Kumar Bose the grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Safe Drinking Water Provided In All Arsenic And Fluoride Affected Habitations Under Jal Jeevan Mission
Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission  – Har Ghar Jal, since August, 2019, in partnership with States, to make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on regular & long-term basis to every rural household.
At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, 3.23 Crore rural households were reported to have tap water connections. As reported by States/UTs, more than 9.33 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections under JJM. Thus, as on 14/07/2023, out of 19.46 Crore rural households in the country, more than 12.57 Crore  households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes. State-wise details of rural households provided with tap water connection is annexed. The State/UT, district & village-wise status of tap water connection in rural households, as reported by States/ UTs, is also in public domain and available on JJM dashboard at:
https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx
14,020 Arsenic-affected habitations and 7,996 Fluoride affected habitations were reported by states/UTs as on 1st August 2019. As reported by States/UTs as on date, safe drinking water has been made available in all such habitations.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President reviews progress of various institutions being set up in Andhra Pradesh
(The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today reviewed the progress of various institutions being set up in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Higher Education briefed him on the status of institutions at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in New Delhi today.
Shri Murthy briefed the Vice President on the progress made so far in establishing and operationalisation of Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur, Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, Indian Institute of Technology , Tirupati, National Institute of Technology , Tadepalligudem, Indian Institute of Management , Visakhapatnam, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research , Tirupati, Petroleum University Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy - , Agricultural University Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University , Guntur, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool, National Institute of Disaster Management and All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Mangalagiri. The Vice President also enquired about the progress made in operationalisation of the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu and the establishment of National Council of Educational Research and Training  Regional Institute of Education in Nellore.
The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan had met with Shri Naidu yesterday to brief him on this subject. Subsequently, Secretary, Higher Education came to Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas and made a detailed presentation on the topic.
Later in the day, Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and the Minister of State, Home Affairs, Shri Nityanad Rai also briefed Shri Naidu about the status of institutions under their respective ministries at his chamber in Parliament House today. The Vice President asked the concerned ministries/departments to expedite the projects by addressing the issues, if any, including taking them up with the concerned departments of the state government to ensure their early completion.
It may be noted that as per Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 the Government of India had decided to set up a number of institutions in the bifurcated state of Andhra Pradesh.
Shri Naidu has been regularly guiding various ministries and departments for early completion and full-fledged operationalisation of these projects for the larger benefit of the people of the state and the country.
Special Service and Features
National Seminar on 50yrs of Stockholm UN Conference on Human Environment – 1972 Assessing India’s Journey and Way Forward
The two day ICSSR Sponsor National Seminar on 50yrs of Stockholm UN Conference on Human Environment – 1972: Assessing India’s Journey and Way Forward has been inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Gurmeet Singh, organized by Dept. of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University. The inaugural session was attended by Dr. K. Sankar, Ex-Director Wildlife Institute, Prof. B.B. Mohanty, Dean of Social Sciences & International Studies, Dr. Nanda Kishore, Head , Dept. of Politics & International Studies, Dr. Ritesh Rai and anchored by Dr. Richa Diwari.
Delivering the inaugural address, Prof. Gurmeet Singh highlighted the contemporary Environmental Challenges confronted by India and rest of the World. Enthralled audience with illustrating the Environmental Challenges faced by Greece, Libiya, Australia and other Nations. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor has reiterated the Rationalization of Policy making in India to overcome climate changes.
The Key Note address delivered by Dr. K. Sankar, focused on increasing forest cover, conservation of Flora and Fauna and emphasis the balance between Nature and Society. He also enlightened that Birds have better sense of understanding the Climate Change Eco System and applied to the Human Society conserve and preserve the species for healthy Human Society.
Prof. B.B. Mohanty, highlighted the need for involvement of non state actors in Environment Policy making. Noting from Epic Mahabharata, he cited the means of Environmental Protection.
Dr. Nanda, offered welcome remarks in the beginning of the inaugural function and Dr. Ritesh Rai proposed vote of thanks.
More than 16 participants have assembled in Pondicherry University to deliberate about India’s position on climate change. The conference in the next 02 days will discuss about Science of Climate change, sociological aspect of climate and financial implication of climate change. Young Scholars and Researchers make their presentation in 06 technical sessions over next 02 days. The outcome of the conference will be compiled in compendium for the policy makers and send to various Ministries.
This whole conference has been convened and directed by Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Politics & International Studies.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to participate in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ on 12th August
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ and interact with women Self Help Group  members/community resource persons promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission  on 12th August 2021 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. During the event, a compendium of success stories of women SHG members from all across the country, along with a handbook on universalization of farm livelihoods will also be released by the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister will also release capitalization support funds to the tune of Rs. 1625 Crore to over 4 lakh SHGs. In addition, he will release Rs. 25 crore as seed money for 7500 SHG members under the PMFME  Scheme of Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Rs. 4.13 crore as funds to 75 FPOs  being promoted under the Mission.
Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh; Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras; Ministers of State-Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste; MoS – Panchayati Raj, Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil and MoS – Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, will also be present on the occasion.
About DAY-NRLM
DAY-NRLM aims at mobilizing rural poor households into Self Help Groups  in a phased manner and provide them long-term support to diversify their livelihoods, improve their incomes and quality of life. Most of Mission’s interventions are being implemented and scaled up by the SHG women themselves who are trained as community resource persons  – Krishi Sakhis, Pashu Sakhis, Bank Sakhis, Bima Sakhis, Banking Correspondent Sakhis etc. The Mission is also working on empowering the SHG women through awareness generation and behaviour change communication on issues like domestic violence, women’s education and other gender related concerns, nutrition, sanitation, health etc.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities today celebrated World Social Justice Day by helding a conclave at Dr. Amvedkar International Centre, New Delhi
This Conclave has come at an opportune time, when India has celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and is in the midst of its G-20 presidency. On this World Day of Social Justice, Hon'ble Minister's msg was read which categorically emphasizes on Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas issued by our PM Narendra Modi Ji.
In this conclave Mr. Abhishek Singh, CEO, Karmayogi Bharat, Maj. Gen. Sharad Kapur, Director General Resettlement, Mr. Rahul Gupta , Ms. Ira Singhal , Ms. Noopur Jhunjhunwala, Change Inkk, Ms. Suhana Bhutani  ,Shubham Garg, Scrum Master at Cisco,,Reena Gupta, Director, Office of Learning Support, Ashoka University, Ms. Madhubala, CII-IBDN network, Mr. Rajasekharan  Pazhaniappan  , Ms. Richa Sahni, 
Dr. Jitender Aggarwal , Mr. Amarpal Chadha, Partner & India Disability Sponsor, Ernst & Young dignitaries along with various officers/official of the Department were present.
Secretary Shri Rajesh Aggarwal emphasized on the series of progressive steps made for the upliftment of persons with disabilities, starting with the recognition of 21 disabilities by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act in 2016, up from an initial 7. He also pointe out that the department is closely working with stakeholders in the ecosystem, but there is a long way to go.
This conclave also intends to bring the stakeholders together to work for the unique strengths towards this vision for the inclusion of women, the marginalized and the differently abled.
This conclave emphasized on the unique qualities of divyangjan instead of judging the disabled by what they cannot do, we need to recognize their unique perspectives and contributions.
This Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is the celebration of the rising spirit of a new India that will not be held back by disability. The vision for an inclusive India is that we now consciously move away from ad hoc inclusion efforts, and understand that mainstreaming inclusion is the way to go.
Today's platform will serve as a reminder to one and all that each of us has a role to play in the development process, regardless of ability- unless we intentionally include PwDs in economic life, the vision of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas cannot be realised.
Other imp key points of the conclave were how to create opportunities in employment of persons with disabilities, identifying best practices and successful models of inclusion, and strengthening stake holder capacity for the employment and inclusion of persons with disabilities in India.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Announcement of Results for Patent Agent Examination 2022
Results of Patent Agent Examination  2022 have been announced today. PAE-2022 was conducted on May 08, 2022, after a gap of four  years due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 7718 candidates registered for the examination to appear at various IP Office locations in Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and RGNIIPM, Nagpur. On completing the three-tier screening process, 1026 candidates secured the passing criteria as per the Patents Rules 2016 and were declared 'Pass'.
The result of PAE-2022 can be viewed on, https://www.ipindia.gov.in/IPIndiaAdmin/newsdetail.htm?813/
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textile Shri Piyush Goyal Shri Piyush Goyal has conveyed his best wishes to the successful candidates qualifying in the Patent Agent Examination 2022 and appreciated their commitment to nurturing the Creative & Innovative Bharat. The newbies Patent Agent are the future of India, and their endeavour to support intellectual property creation is commendable for the socio-economic development of Bharat to fulfil the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.
The qualified Patent Agents in PEA-2022 will be given the opportunity to undergo training at the RGNIIPM, Nagpur, a flagship centre of excellence in IP-related awareness generation.
The O/o CGPDTM conducts Patent Agent Examination , Mumbai, under the provisions of rule 110 of the Patents Rule, 2016  of Sec. 126 of the Patents Act, 1970 . The PAE is a three-stage examination. Paper I is MCQ based , while Paper II  is subjective. Both papers aim to test the Patents Act and the rules to judge the analytical understanding of aspiring candidates.
The Patent Agents are the torch bearers of the inquisitive minds that indulge in creating new inventions with wide social applications. They represent the IP creators before the Patent Office by highlighting the invention's patentability for getting protection. They represent the inventor as an IP Expert who can assist the inventor in the IP Protection of the invention.
Ministry of Mines
Dr. S Raju Takes over as DG, Geological Survey of India
Dr. S Raju has taken over as the Director General of Geological Survey of India  in Kolkata today. He succeeds Shri R. S. Garkhal who superannuated on 31st March 2022. Prior to assuming the present post Dr. Raju was holding the post of Additional Director General and National Head, Mission-III & IV at GSI HQ.
After taking over as DG, GSI Dr. Raju said that Geological Survey of India is poised to focus continuously on the programs of core national importance in the field of mineral resources augmentation in the country and to aim at for closer interactions and engagements with the mining sector, industries and academic institutes of national and international repute. More emphasis will be given for planned and focused R&D and operational activities with the advancement of analytical facilities and field activities for better delivery of action-oriented results particularly in mineral exploration and in the Public Good Geoscience sectors to ensure GSI’s constant services, and commitment in nation-building endeavours, he said.
As Additional Director General, National Heads Mission-III & IV, Dr. Raju had been steering planning, programming and implementation of various geoscientific projects of national importance. He has several publications on various topics of geosciences in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Advisory on fake websites on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 
Attention of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been drawn to a number of fake websites which have come up recently in connection with the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
It is to bring to the kind notice of general public that official website of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is www.pmujjwalayojana.com. This official website also contains freely downloadable forms, both in English and Hindi, to be filled by the prospective beneficiaries for new LPG connection.
It is also noticed that the entity with the name www.ujwalayojana.org has issued an advertisement in Hindustan newspaper regarding appointment of LPG distributorship under RGGLV Yojana. It is clarified that this entity is not authorized by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to appoint LPG distributorship. It is requested that general public should not respond to the advertisement or any other communication from this entity in any manner.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
4 Plastic Parks approved for implementation in Phase-I
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, while giving a written reply to a question on Plastic Parks, in Lok Sabha today, stated that there is a scheme in place to establish Plastic Parks across the country.
Shri Gowda stated that in phase-I of the scheme, four Plastic parks in the States of Assam , Madhya Pradesh , Odisha  & Tamil Nadu  are approved for implementation till 2019-20.
In Phase-II of the scheme, preliminary proposals were received from the States of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan, and based on merits and examination of completed DPRs, two plastic parks in the States of Jharkhand  and Madhya Pradesh  have been given ‘final approval’ in 2018-19.
The Minister further stated that as per the Scheme guidelines, a Special Purpose Vehicle set up by the concerned State government, which is the implementing agency, is responsible for all statutory approvals, including environmental clearances from the state level authorities at the DPR stage.
Further, the Scheme also provides building common infrastructure to support the plastic production units for hazardous waste management, incinerator, buildings and equipment/machinery for common facilities for characterization, prototyping & virtualization, non-destructive material testing, incubation, training, warehousing, plastic recycling, tooling, designing, Research & Development, plastic waste recycling etc. and establishment of effluent treatment plant, to ensure environmentally sustainable growth through innovative methods of waste management, recycling, etc, Shri Gowda added.
UPSC
Recruitment Results Finalized By UPSC in January, 2023
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of January, 2023.The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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